This is first time some one standup paddled in great salt lake backwaters from kovalam towards chennai city. From Kovalam to Muttukadu boat house, waters is ideal for SUP but from muttukadu boat house, portion of water way has been polluted by city untreated waters. We even spotted bird poachers and we reported to prominent english daily. Our report has been published on the next day.

Before attempting SUP in Odiyur lake which is 15kms away from this spot, we attempted SUP here but due to strong onshore winds due to cyclonic depression. Water become choppy and current become strong. So we decided downwind paddling and continued 2 kms. Max water depth is 4 to 6ft. Canal floor is sticky clay. Another best spot for migratory birds.

This is first time some one tried stand up paddling in this waters. Beautiful spot for water sports. Max depth is 4 to 6 ft approx. Best spot for migratory bird watching from late november to march. Except monsoon (NE monsoon) ideal place for SUP for rest of the year. Spot which is situated in middle of two interesting tourist places - Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry.

After successful SUP survey of Dal lake, Srinagar, Northern india, i travelled to southern srilanka approx 3500kms away from Dal lake. Madu ganga lake / backwaters is one of the best preserved hot biospot. After three days of paddling in madu ganga waters, my prediction about this waters is correct, yes this waters is ideal for paddleboarding. My advice to paddle in group or with motor boat support. Paddling early in this waters will give you great chance of spotting crocs and birds of madu ganga.